Michel De Montaigne Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Michel De Montaigne quotes, Michel De Montaigne sayings, and Michel De Montaigne proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

I speak to the paper, as I speak to the first person I meet. Michel de Montaigne
Nothing prints more lively in our minds than something we wish to forget. Michel de Montaigne
Rejoice in the things that are present; all else is beyond thee. Michel de Montaigne
The good opinion of the vulgar is injurious. Michel de Montaigne
Decency, not to dare to do that in public which it is decent enough to do in private. Michel de Montaigne
Wit is a dangerous weapon, even to the possessor, if he knows not how to use it discreetly. Michel de Montaigne
Virtue rejects facility to be her companion. She requires a craggy, rough and thorny way. Michel de Montaigne
Pride and curiosity are the two scourges of our souls. The latter prompts us to poke our noses into everything, and the former forbids us to leave anything unresolved and undecided. Michel de Montaigne
The most regular and most perfect soul in the world has but too much to do to keep itself upright from being overthrown by its own weakness. Michel de Montaigne
Glory and curiosity are the scourges of the soul; the last prompts us to thrust our noses into everything, the other forbids us to leave anything doubtful and undecided. Michel de Montaigne
On the highest throne in the world, we still sit only on our own bottom. Michel de Montaigne
Of all our infirmities, the most savage is to despise our being. Michel de Montaigne
It is equally pointless to weep because we won't be alive a hundred years from now as that we were not here a hundred years ago. Michel de Montaigne
Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul. Michel de Montaigne
No wind favors he who has no destined port. Michel de Montaigne
It is a rare life that remains orderly even in private. Michel de Montaigne
The most profound joy has more of gravity than of gaiety in it. Michel de Montaigne
Ignorance is the softest pillow on which a man can rest his head. Michel de Montaigne
Age imprints more wrinkles in the mind than it does on the face. Michel de Montaigne
Take care that old age does not wrinkle your spirit even more than your face. Michel de Montaigne
A man should think less of what he eats and more with whom he eats because no food is so satisfying as good company. Michel de Montaigne
The most certain sign of wisdom is cheerfulness. Michel de Montaigne
The most manifest sign of wisdom is continued cheerfulness. Michel de Montaigne
The most certain sign of wisdom is cheerfulness. Michel de Montaigne
No passion disturbs the soundness of our judgement as anger does. Michel de Montaigne
Excellent memories are often coupled with feeble judgments. Michel de Montaigne
Excellent memories are often coupled with feeble judgments. Michel de Montaigne
If I were pressed to say why I loved him, I feel that my only reply could be: 'Because it was he, because it was I'. Michel de Montaigne
The lack of wealth is easily repaired but the poverty of the soul is irreplaceable. Michel de Montaigne
No noble thing can be done without risks. Michel de Montaigne